March 2019 - Resume

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EDUCATION North American Montessori Centre May 2017 – February 2018 Montessori Diploma Specialized in Lower Elementary (6 – 9 years of age) GPA: 3.9 St. Thomas University August 2014 – July 2015 Bachelor of Education Specialized in Elementary Certified K-12 Early Years Certificate (Pre-K) GPA: 4.2 Class V Certification (New Brunswick and Saskatchewan) St. Thomas University September 2010 – May 2014 Bachelor of Arts Major: English with a Concentration in Drama Minor: Psychology (focus in child development) GPA: 4.1 AWARDS St. Thomas University September 2010 – April 2014 President’s Scholarship $18,000 - $4,500 per year St. Thomas University September 2010 – April 2014 Dean’s List

TEACHING EXPERIENCE Substitute Teacher Mid-March 2019 – Present Sun West School Division and Prairie Spirit School Division, SK 2018-2019 School Year • Responsible for a variety of classes and subjects from Pre-K to 12 • Managing classroom environment and ensuring safety of the children while covering curriculum and lesson plan • Substitute teaching throughout many parts of rural Saskatchewan Grade 1 Teacher August 2018 – Mid-March 2019 Outlook Elementary School, Outlook SK 2018-2019 School Year • Responsible for a class of 17 students with diverse needs, including 1 EAL student • Participated in division level professional development with Sun West School Division (Sun West Teachers Orientation and iLearn 2018) • Covered maternity leave until mid-March 2019 • Responsible for planning and coordinating work for all subject areas excluding Music • Strong focus on parental engagement and personalized learning environments through the incorporation of Seesaw, DNA profiles, Mystery Readers, Montessori peace elements, and differentiated centre work • Helped with the school’s Environmental Club (Grade 4/5) once per week • Co-led November assembly with Music teacher and coordinated story and song on the theme of friendship with Grade 1 and Grade 5 • Worked on establishing means of technological and hands-on learning through a variety of methods– i.e – SMART Board, Seesaw, use of iPads, kinesthetic activities, etc. • Participated in lunch duties, recess duties, and staff meetings Lower Elementary Director (Grades 1-4) August 2017 – June 2018 Brilliant Star Montessori School, Saskatoon SK 2017-2018 School Year • Responsible for a class of 13 students • Co-taught with administrator during work morning to support understanding of Montessori method while each leading individual lessons • Taught specialist classes in the afternoons: Music, French (beginner), Reading and Writing, Drama (Grade 1/2 Class and Grade 3/4 Class) • Created individualized reading programs for intervention with two students (Grade 2 and Grade 3) • Prepared and rehearsed musical selections with elementary class for Musical Showcase Concert • Implemented self-regulation checklist and program for student requiring frequent support • Subbed for After School Care Program and Morning Care Program

CERTIFICATIONS Storysacks Facilitator Training (Saskatchewan Literacy) November 2018 Phonological Awareness Conference (Dr. David Kilpatrick) September 2018 The Virtues Project Certificate August 2017 ECE Level II Certification Saskatchewan – April 2017 Workplace Standard First Aid and CPR ‘Level C’ with AED November 2016 –2019 Autism Awareness Conference – Executive Functioning and NonAversive Strategies October 2016 Certificate of TESL Study and Apprenticeship Program July 2015 Early Years Education Certificate June 2015

Grade 1 Teacher August 2015 – June 2017 Creighton Community School, Creighton SK 2016-2017 School Year • Responsible for a class of 19 students • Responsible for planning and coordinating work for a student with autism (gifted in mathematics and reading) as well as reviewing and updating goals on student’s EIIP • Created 3 EIIP plans with special education teacher and parents • Worked with an EA for 2 hours per day • Participated in supervision duties and staff meetings • Attended Autism Conference in Saskatoon in 2016 • Participated in staff meetings • Participated in Grade 1 Writing PLC with grade partner • Co-coached Junior High Girls Basketball • Chaperoned high school dances and assisted in canteen during sports tournaments • • • • • • •

Policy 701 Certificate October 2014 Technology Standards October 2014 Medical and Tuberculosis Test (Negative) April 25th, 2014 EXPERTISE • •

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Co-developed EIIPs Respite care experience with 6 year old child with behavioral challenges and with non-verbal adult with autism Taught children with autism, ADHD, suspected learning

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2015-2016 School Year Responsible for a class of 15 students Responsible for planning and coordinating work for a student with autism, as well as updating and reviewing goals on student’s EIIP Worked collaboratively with 4 different EAs throughout the year (1 in morning and 1 in afternoon) Created specific behavior plans for 4 students facing various emotional/behavioral challenges Co-created and assisted in a high school Drama Club Differentiated instruction for the variety of learners within the classroom Worked on establishing other means of technological and hands-on learning without SMART Board technology – i.e – use of iPads, Apple TV, computer lab, videos, kinesthetic activities, etc. Participated in Shared Reading Grades K-3 PLC Participated in supervision duties and staff meetings Attended First Year Teachers’ Convention in Saskatoon

ESL Teacher, Residence Captain, and Monitor UNB English Language Programme, Fredericton NB May 2013 – August 2015 • Worked at UNB’s English Language Programme from May – August each year (1 year’s experience) • Residence Advisor in High School Session (2015) - Specific designated focus was assisting students dealing with homesickness and emotional challenges • Taught high school ESL students (13-18) a variety of classes, such as pronunciation and reading (2015) • Taught non-anglophone adults (17 and older) (2014-2015) • Tutored two adult clients once per week in Pronunciation and Communication (May – June 2015) • Lived on campus in an intensive 24/7 immersion environment, assisting in residence duty (2013-2015)

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disabilities (dyslexia), and other emotional/behavioral challenges. Experience developing behavior programs Experience administering Fountas and Pinnell and DRA testing Experience with early years education via preschool experience, church programming, and coaching ESL teaching experience Private and public school experience Engaged in use of technology while employed in public school classrooms (personal classroom blogs, Storybird, various ELA and math apps, Skype, etc.) Taught in low SES and high SES communities Montessori teaching experience and training Co-teaching experience Extensive parental engagement through Class Dojo, Weekly Newsletters, Mystery Readers, Field Trips, and Author’s Celebrations

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE -- Big Brothers Big Sisters (NB & SK) October 2011 – Present Group Only Volunteer (Present) Ambassador (Present) BFKS Committee (2018) Fundraising (2011-2015) In-School Mentor (2011-2014) -- Autism Services of Saskatoon October 2017 – Present Family Programming TECHNICAL SKILLS (Fun in the Gym, Bowling, Sensitive Santa, Camp Programming: Spring • Microsoft Office Suite Camp and Preschool Summer • Spreadsheet and Database Camp)

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Electronic Presentation

-– Blast Ball • Assistant SocialCoach Media May – June 2017 (ages 3 and 4) • E-mail Management Saskatchewan Baseball

• Digital Cameras • Girls Videoconferencing -Night Leader February – April 2014 • Computer Security

Fredericton Boys and Girls Club -- Kindergarten Assistant September 2012 – May 2014 Montgomery Street School, NB

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Team-taught Sound classes, Drama, Communications 1 and 2, and Reading and Presentation (2014-2015) One of the Lead Pronunciation Facilitators teaching sections 2C and 3B alone (2014) Organized and led various activities for clients (2013) Assisted in formal classes (2013)

Preschool Classroom Assistant - Internship May 2015 – June 2015 UNB Early Childhood Education Centre, Fredericton NB • Observed and assisted 4 year old children in a preschool classroom 1-2 times per week • Completed a learning story Student Teacher – Grade Three March 09th, 2015 – May 01st, 2015 | Internship 2 Priestman Street School, Fredericton NB • Assumed full-time teaching responsibilities for 7 weeks out of the 8 week internship • Collaborated with co-operating teacher on differentiating for learner’s needs • Worked with 5 EAL students and others with varying needs • Participated in staff meetings, PD sessions, playground duty, and pick-up duty • Helped organize, set-up, and facilitate Heritage Fair Student Teacher – Grade One November 3rd, 2014 – December 19th, 2014 | Internship 1 Connaught Street School, Fredericton NB • Gradually assumed full-time teaching responsibilities • Co-led a Drama Club for Grades 3-5 for 4 weeks once a week • Participated in PLC’s and staff meetings • Participated in flexible grouping with guided reading groups • Collaborated with the Grade One team each week • Created a writing unit plan and math unit plan TEACHING RELATED EMPLOYMENT Respite Care – Private Employers (6 year old and 27 year old clients) -- April 2018 – June 2018 / June 2014 / March – September 2013 Program Worker and Camp Leader – Autism Services of Saskatoon -- March 2018 – Present (volunteer since October 2017) Children’s Program Facilitator – Unitarian Fellowship of Fredericton -- September 2014 – June 2015 (ages 3-12) Reading and Math Assistant – Fredericton Kumon Centre -- January – May 2014 After School Program Leader (Casual) – Fredericton Boys and Girls Club -- April 2013 – May 2014 Curatorial Assistant – Children’s Programs – Annapolis Heritage Society -- May 2011 – August 2012 (Summers Only) Day Camp Leader – Annapolis Valley Regional School Board -- March 2010

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